Caribbean Air ordered to drop Air Jamaican brand

[Xavier]

We knew this was coming at some point. From a business perspective trying to run 2 brands probably was expensive so I am they are happy the CAA in Trinidad stepped in...Let's hope "Fly Jamaica" takes off...

<span style="font-weight: bold">Caribbean Airlines ordered to drop Air Jamaican brand</span>
Source: RJR

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Trinidad has instructed Caribbean Airlines (CAL) to drop the Air Jamaica brand from its aircraft. According to information gleaned from the Sunday Express newspaper, the use of the Air Jamaica brand does not comply with CAL’s airline operator certificate. CAL is not licensed to operate two brands but has been doing so for over a year, following its acquisition of Air Jamaica routes. For CAL to use the AJ brand, it would have to register a new airline in the name of Air Jamaica. The Sunday edition of the Trinidad Express newspaper says according to its information, CAL was alerted about the disparity by the CAA a few months ago, as it sought to improve its systems ahead of a planned audit by the international Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). In the short term, the onus is on CAL to repaint Air Jamaica's six planes at a cost of US$60,000 per aircraft.

Read the rest at: RJR

[Emperah]

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Like how dem suck outta dis world dem need fi drop it an gwaan wid de slackness dem a duh.
An more fiyah pan de &quot;Jamaican&quot; dem who sell it out

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[Gen]

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i took them on friday mawnng. bun a fyah pan dem

some routes served by air jam only
some routes served by carib airlines only
and other routes served by both

[Emperah]

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when yuh guh eena de airport yuh nuh si we eendeh again side from one token black smaddy dem ha deh.

[twiney]

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Fly Westjet...

[barosa]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We knew this was coming at some point. From a business perspective trying to run 2 brands probably was expensive so I am they are happy the CAA in Trinidad stepped in...Let's hope &quot;Fly Jamaica&quot; takes off... </div></div>

Why am I not surprised that this day was comming? It was obvious from the moment that AirJam started to lose control of its viability by becomming debt ridden. the writing was on the wall.. CAL was only too happy to help us &quot;down&quot;, allowing the use &quot;our brand&quot; until the time was nigh. The intent that they would eventually take over our assets and demolish what was left of our once proud Air Line was never in doubt..

All those who contributed to the eventual demise of Air Jamaica should hang their collective heads in shame. There are a lot of blame to go around. If there is any hope of a Jamaican Arline resurgence, it's not gonna be easy given the problems associated with &quot;startups&quot; in the industry...
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Blessed is the sun, it doesn't discriminate, it shines on everyone..

[jamaica_dreamin]

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Very Sad!

When I lived in Boston I LOVED Air Jamaica.

[barosa]

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Twiney :
Flying WestJet is OK, but the atmosphere and camaradie engendered by traveling with our own will be lost. I can remember a time when we even had &quot;fashion shows&quot; during our flights, those were the days.. We even had high hopes of uniquely &quot;Jamaican style breakfast and lunch for those who would not mind it.. Now, they have dashed our hopes.
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Blessed is the sun, it doesn't discriminate, it shines on everyone..

[Pepper]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Emperah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Like how dem suck outta dis world dem need fi drop it an gwaan wid de slackness dem a duh.
An more fiyah pan de &quot;Jamaican&quot; dem who sell it out
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Agreed.

Me stop fly dem, last year me even drive dung do di dreaded MIA raddah dan tek eediat CAL. Dem soon stop fly to Jamaica altogether.

[twiney]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: barosa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Twiney :
Flying WestJet is OK, but the atmosphere and camaradie engendered by traveling with our own will be lost. I can remember a time when we even had &quot;fashion shows&quot; during our flights, those were the days.. We even had high hopes of uniquely &quot;Jamaican style breakfast and lunch for those who would not mind it.. Now, they have dashed our hopes.
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Blessed is the sun, it doesn't discriminate, it shines on everyone..
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Barosa I know what you are talking about and really since where I am coming from is mostly visitors on the flight anyway it is neither here nor there. I do know it felt different when I went home earlier this year and I was one of the few Jamaican's on the flight but I'll take the good service Westjet offers me.

[Nunya]

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twiney I am inlove with your sig pic!!!!!! Rent it out to Xavier no, mek im put ie up pon de top a de page...

[jamaica_dreamin]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pepper</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Emperah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Like how dem suck outta dis world dem need fi drop it an gwaan wid de slackness dem a duh.
An more fiyah pan de &quot;Jamaican&quot; dem who sell it out
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Agreed.

Me stop fly dem, last year me even drive dung do di dreaded MIA raddah dan tek eediat CAL. Dem soon stop fly to Jamaica altogether. </div></div>


As long as CAL is the only one that includes 2 checked bags and a carry on I will fly them. Once they start to charge for a 2nd piece flying American out of MIIA or Jet Blue from FLL to KIN will become viable options.

[barosa]

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Jamaica_dreaming, I share your disgust at how things have developed in regards to
Air Jamaica. From the original news report below, I was really &quot;ticked off&quot; when I read about how CAL will be re-painting our six planes..


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Sunday edition of the Trinidad Express newspaper says according to its information, CAL was alerted about the disparity by the CAA a few months ago, as it sought to improve its systems ahead of a planned audit by the international Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). <span style="font-weight: bold">In the short term, the onus is on CAL to repaint Air Jamaica's six planes at a cost of US$60,000 per aircraft.</span> </div></div>
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Blessed is the sun, it doesn't discriminate, it shines on everyone..

[jamaica_dreamin]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: barosa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jamaica_dreaming, I share your disgust at how things have developed in regards to
Air Jamaica. From the original news report below, I was really &quot;ticked off&quot; when I read about how CAL will be re-painting our six planes..


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Sunday edition of the Trinidad Express newspaper says according to its information, CAL was alerted about the disparity by the CAA a few months ago, as it sought to improve its systems ahead of a planned audit by the international Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). <span style="font-weight: bold">In the short term, the onus is on CAL to repaint Air Jamaica's six planes at a cost of US$60,000 per aircraft.</span> </div></div>
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I heard that another Jamaican owned and run airline is in the works. Does any one have any info re this?

As soon as I have a better option I will stop flying CAL.

Blessed is the sun, it doesn't discriminate, it shines on everyone..

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[Nunya]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pepper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Agreed.

Me stop fly dem, last year me even drive dung do di dreaded MIA raddah dan tek eediat CAL. Dem soon stop fly to Jamaica altogether. </div></div>

Isn't this the airline that wanted to (maybe already has) axed all Jamaican pilots? That being the case, why would we support them?